parry
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The Japanese prime minister’s resilience in the face of Chinese pressure could also be instructive to so-called middle powers that are searching for a way to parry pressure from both China and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
“I’m not sure the financial industry can continue to parry this away without giving something up,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
Moving to his left, Smith got both hands to the ball, only to parry in the direction of the slips, who could not grab the rebound.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
The Belgian goalkeeper was quickly called into action again to parry Joao Palhinha's effort.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
Except the player isn’t sacrificing a pawn to attack a king, it’s a parry, a feint, a foil shift to divert attention.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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